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On display at an exchanging places event at the Tate Britain is the first "Direct Vision" 32 ton tipper lorry. This lorry is now in daily use on London's streets.
In February we highlighted this vehicle when it was launched at the CLOCS...

London Borough of Hackney has just upgraded the hugely popular London Cycle Network route 9 leading up to the Town Hall.
The crossing of Richmond Road E8 for many years has been marked with informal white blocks. In anticipation of the ...

The desperately needed upgrade to Cycle Superhighway 2 in Whitechapel has begun to emerge. First section to open is approximately 100 metres long on the way out of town between Brick Lane and Greatorex Street.
This is a huge benefit for people ...

Judge Daniel Worsley has sentenced the unlicensed lorry driver who killed a cyclist to three and half years in jail and banned him from driving for 10 years.
At Blackfriars Crown Court the judge addressed the driver, Barry Meyer, 53, as b...

There's even more reason to say yea or nay in the London Cycling Awards with the news that awards category sponsor Bobbin Bikes is giving away a brand new bike to one lucky voter.
Bobbin Bikes, based in Shoreditch, is an English brand that...

Islington Council's consultation on its plans for Quietway 2 closes on Sunday 17 May - so there are just a few days left to ask the council to take out rat running motor traffic to make safe and inviting space for cycling.
We've welcomed the Qu...

A new study of Copenhagen has found that it's six times more expensive for society, and for individuals, to travel by car instead of cycling.
The study uses a cost benefit analysis that looks at road wear, air pollution, health, congestion,...

Santander Cycles, the new sponsor of London's cycle hire scheme, has launched a new app which sends the bike release code directly to your phone, so you can hire a cycle without having to use the docking station terminal. The app also shows you ...

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the UK government must deliver new plans to address illegal levels of air pollution in Britain by the end of the year.
The ruling means the Government must start work on a comprehensive plan to meet pollution...

Calling all London Cycling Campaign riders - if you're looking to get fit for the summer season, look no further than the London Cycle Sportive. LCC supporters can avail of an exclusive 20% discount to the ride, which takes place on Sunday 10 Ma...

Excitement is brewing as London gets ready for SPIN, the city's biggest ever urban cycle show, at The Sorting Office, New Oxford Street.
An unmissable event for anyone who loves bikes, bike culture and gadgetry, the show will showcase a number ...

Open Streets is a beautifully simple new idea for London.
On the 30th of May, Great Suffolk Street and surrounding streets in Southwark will be closed to motorised traffic and will become open, accessible public space. W...

A coroner has concluded that the death of Henry Lang, the IT specialist killed while riding along a cycle path in Richmond last year, was accidental.
West London Coroner’s Court heard on Monday, April 20 that Henry was riding alon...